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Continuing phase two of the trip to PA, I drove from where the truck was stored with the Dingo and Trailer in Hatfield PA to Reading, PA for the Airshow and then from there a 4 days later back to Atlanta.
Total miles for both up to PA and back to Atlanta was
1346 miles
Total Fuel fro both to and back from PA was 208 gallons not including the last 76 miles from the Wilco Hess Truck Stop in Carnesville GA. Based on going up and down hills along various legs, I got ranges of fuel economy from 9.2 mpg on the leg from Fort Chiswell to Carnsevile to 7.2 from Georgia to Fort Chiswell. Most of the ratings were 7.5-7.8 coming back from PA.
Overall average speed was around 48 mph, 53 mph was comfortable. The GPS indicated that the truck would go to 57 mph at red line, whether this was error on the speedo or tach is unclear, but I tried to stay at 54mph or lower based on GPS indicated speed.
In Pennsylvania, I added lockout hubs to the front wheels. I didn't notice any clear change in feel, but I hadn't driven the truck in months before I put the lockout hubs on.
In Carnesville, Ga, I stopped and weighed at the Cat Scales to see what total weight with fuel was.
Weight for the truck was:
6460 lbs on the steer axle
10720 lbs on the drive tandems
9020 lbs on the trailer's tandem axles
Gross weight was 26200 lbs
I ran 75 psi on the front tires, 60 psi on the rears and 90psi on the trailer wheels.
Modifications to the truck to date are:
-Overson Engineering Lockout hubs on the front axle
-dual front floods under the bumper
-single rear flood aimed at the trailer
-24-12 volt converter added to the firewall for power to an accessory jack under the dash for the GPS unit and iPod for music as well as power for the Tekonsha Brake controller mounted under the dash at left of the steering wheel for trailer electric brake controls.
-Free flow muffler added to exhaust system
-outdoor carpeting added to floor of cab for moderation of sound and air flow into cab.
-CONUS Red Reflective "|_ _|" markers to tail gate.
-90° bend on air intake mushroom
Future plans are for a swap to super singles or at a minimum to swap out the front tires for fresh rubber.
Total hours on the truck to date are 1474. I figure an oil and filter change is in order soon as well as service for the rear and front hubs. The rear hubs were on the trip to PA rather cool. On the trip back, they were somewhat warmer, in part due to the trip, but I suspect also due to the higher temperatures making them warmer. Non were amazingly hot tot he touch, just warm. The Front hubs were initialyl cool to the touch on the trip, but on the long day Monday, they were rather warm when I stopped at a rest stop in SC for a long bathroom break and check of the truck's systems.
No significant leaks were observed, though some gear oil was seen to have been expelled from the axle breathers and some spatter on the wheels and fenders. Nothing clearly is indicative of a leaking hub yet. A seal on the transfer appears slightly leaky as well as there was an occasional smell of Gear oil after stopping. A Check of levels on the way up didn't show any clear problems, just foaming of the oil in the case.
Total miles for both up to PA and back to Atlanta was
1346 miles
Total Fuel fro both to and back from PA was 208 gallons not including the last 76 miles from the Wilco Hess Truck Stop in Carnesville GA. Based on going up and down hills along various legs, I got ranges of fuel economy from 9.2 mpg on the leg from Fort Chiswell to Carnsevile to 7.2 from Georgia to Fort Chiswell. Most of the ratings were 7.5-7.8 coming back from PA.
Overall average speed was around 48 mph, 53 mph was comfortable. The GPS indicated that the truck would go to 57 mph at red line, whether this was error on the speedo or tach is unclear, but I tried to stay at 54mph or lower based on GPS indicated speed.
In Pennsylvania, I added lockout hubs to the front wheels. I didn't notice any clear change in feel, but I hadn't driven the truck in months before I put the lockout hubs on.
In Carnesville, Ga, I stopped and weighed at the Cat Scales to see what total weight with fuel was.
Weight for the truck was:
6460 lbs on the steer axle
10720 lbs on the drive tandems
9020 lbs on the trailer's tandem axles
Gross weight was 26200 lbs
I ran 75 psi on the front tires, 60 psi on the rears and 90psi on the trailer wheels.
Modifications to the truck to date are:
-Overson Engineering Lockout hubs on the front axle
-dual front floods under the bumper
-single rear flood aimed at the trailer
-24-12 volt converter added to the firewall for power to an accessory jack under the dash for the GPS unit and iPod for music as well as power for the Tekonsha Brake controller mounted under the dash at left of the steering wheel for trailer electric brake controls.
-Free flow muffler added to exhaust system
-outdoor carpeting added to floor of cab for moderation of sound and air flow into cab.
-CONUS Red Reflective "|_ _|" markers to tail gate.
-90° bend on air intake mushroom
Future plans are for a swap to super singles or at a minimum to swap out the front tires for fresh rubber.
Total hours on the truck to date are 1474. I figure an oil and filter change is in order soon as well as service for the rear and front hubs. The rear hubs were on the trip to PA rather cool. On the trip back, they were somewhat warmer, in part due to the trip, but I suspect also due to the higher temperatures making them warmer. Non were amazingly hot tot he touch, just warm. The Front hubs were initialyl cool to the touch on the trip, but on the long day Monday, they were rather warm when I stopped at a rest stop in SC for a long bathroom break and check of the truck's systems.
No significant leaks were observed, though some gear oil was seen to have been expelled from the axle breathers and some spatter on the wheels and fenders. Nothing clearly is indicative of a leaking hub yet. A seal on the transfer appears slightly leaky as well as there was an occasional smell of Gear oil after stopping. A Check of levels on the way up didn't show any clear problems, just foaming of the oil in the case.
